Question

Can someone explain in great detail what a job structure is?

Answer 1

Job Evaluation

The process of systematically determining the relative worth of jobs to create a job structure for the organization. The evaluation is based on a combination of job content, skills required, value to the organization

Content

Refers to what work is performed and how gets done

Hay Job Evaluation System

Claims that job evaluation establishes the relative value of jobs based on their content, independent of a link to the market.

Benchmark (key) Jobs

Would be identified for as many of the levels in the structure and groups of related jobs as possible

Alternation Ranking

Orders job descriptions alternately at each extreme

Paired Comparison

Uses a matrix to compare all possible pairs of jobs

Classification Method of Job Evaluation

A series of classes covers the range of jobs.

Compensable Factors

Are based on the strategic direction of the business and how the work contributes to these objectives and strategy